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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1935
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a Canberra Queanbeyan district notice urging residents to communicate their asset addresses to a designated contact. The readable portions reference daily editions and arrangements, but many lines are garbled, leaving key names and dates unclear.
Fragmentary notice records barometer at 630 TB, maximum and minimum actions, boiler figures and temperatures. Readers see garbled figures but sense a weather and plants readings snippet from the March issue.
Vague notes list minister movements and greetings for a weekend, with unclear references to Md Gasiomas and others. The fragment hints at travel or scheduling by ministers for the period, lacking concrete places, dates, or outcomes to specify.
A reader warning on the drift in state and Commonwealth finances as deficits grow and banks curb credit. Discussion notes inconsistent accounting, reliance on loan funds, and doubts about a restoration of health. Private banks push for exchange-rate moves to aid wool and wheat, while the Commonwealth Bank Board questions such changes.
At the monthly Philatelic Society gathering at Contend Methodist Hall Forest a view of the Air Mail service and air facilities was given by Mr JR Fallen of the Prime Minister's Department. Lt. CT Poitm spoke on Faith in Australia and noted Papua and New Guinea progress via aviation. He described terrain and travel challenges, and said aeroplanes are key for interior transport. Members displayed proofs and new 20nd Gale stamps, with drawings of stamps and covers. Rev. MW Wondhouss attended as final president and was presented with a commemorative stamp.
The University in honor of representations raised questions about creating Canberra University and offering Oriental subjects and languages. The Interior Minister noted leaders in Canberra had proposed ideas they had prepared for abolition but not yet considered by the Prime Minister.
The Grand Blaster of the Manchester Unity will pay an official visit to Queanbeyan on Monday and deliver addresses to members of Ye Loyal Happy Tome Lodge in the evening. Manchester Unity marked its 96th anniversary in New South Wales on March and aims to initiate new members in due course.
The annual Commonwealth Auditor General report for the Federal Capital Territory shows total expenditure increasing by £33,450 year over year for 1993 38 with a primary drop of £158 008 but offset by £49 961 more capital and special expenditure. Receipts total £185 088, including £20 955 rent and rates, with new cottages and tenements adding £8 672. Rentals and arrears were discussed as improving due to employment and higher rent payments. The Commonwealth now owns 003 residences in the FCT, excluding Jervis Bay, including Royal Military College remains. Net rental income and outstanding arrears figures are detailed, along with notes on rate collection delays and hotel revenue at Hotel Canberra. Maintenance, stores, and vehicle costs reflect efficiencies and fleet modernization.
Readable fragments discuss ROYY's severed leg on a steam tram and financial anomalies involving government hotels and cafes. The text also mentions a total of £94,282 underpayment and a reduction to £29,1108, with unclear maintenance cost attribution and provisioning impacts.
A parliamentary debate in the House of Representatives discussed a bill for a £531,000 allocation for afforestation and a total of £6 million for unemployment relief this year. The measure includes £422,000 for afforestation and £9,000 for related administrative costs, with a separate £200,000 for relief works under the Commonwealth and additional allocations to Defence, the Post Office, and Canberra. Mr Casey highlighted that total unemployment relief funds since the fiscal year began exceed £16,514,000 across various programs, and the scheme would run for one year with a review after the first year. The debate ended with adjournment.
A chaotic morning session features criticism of the Auditor General Cerutti and questions on Commonwealth accounts. Ministers engage in rival claims over repatriation policy, wartime surplus, and a renewed expenditure framework for 1920s programs, while MPs press on youth employment and future funding allocations. The debate pauses with plans to reconvene for further scrutiny.
In a terse exchange Mn Besstey questioned the Auditor-General about his method as he said the report had not yet been read. He referenced the Prime Minister and implied plans to trade the report to a journalist, noting he had mapped the statement but had not received full access.
The Governor General presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting in Canberra. The report notes Miss Ty Hill, daughter of C. J. Bell of Hillview Weelangern, is training at Fa Fumatte Dierviet Foapitel and has passed the Surgical Examination set to occur within two years from the start of her training.
Bruno Bomnandiers remains in custody after being committed for trial on a charge of malicious shooting with intent to murder Calabro at Taintair Street. Witnesses described a struggle as Antonia urged him to stop. Bail set at £200.
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